Spicy jerk chicken. The distinct sound of steel drums. Arts and crafts inspired by the beauty of the Caribbean region. It’s the Kentucky Reggae Festival, and it’s a can’t-miss event. Go enjoy the music, the food and the great location....

Go see a free movie at Iroquois Amphitheater to celebrate the beginning of summer. The best way to celebrate the season is to start enjoying it before the heat gets out of control. And the second-best way to celebrate it is with a free blockbuster...

Have you tried container gardening yet? This May, learn how to create a gorgeous container garden at the Plant Kingdom. Louisville is in bloom everywhere, so why not bring more beauty to your property, too?

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Head to the Brasserie Provence this May for an evening of wine, food and shades of mystery. If you can correctly identify each course, you could win tickets to a special event. And even if you don’t guess right, who cares? You’ll be feasting...

Who says bingo is boring? After all, this is a game of chance that requires only that you pay attention and remain observant. When you add margaritas into the mix, bingo becomes challenging. Go to Gustavo’s Mexican Grill in Prospect to go play a few rounds,...

The weather in May is beautiful in Louisville, before it’s too hot and once it has finally stopped being too cold. It’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy nature, and the Jefferson Memorial Forest is the perfect place to go enjoy it....

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's best-known plays, and for good reason. This is a tale of prophecy, witches, murder and a game of thrones revolving around the crown of Scotland. It's good stuff, and you'll get a chance to see it for free this May thanks to Shakespeare in Klondike Park...

Meet some good people, go for a walk and help children all over Louisville this May. All you have to do is participate in the Walk and Roll Event to benefit theKids Center for Pediatric Therapies, and you can help raise awareness and funds to...

It’s easy to get caught up in all the streaming, the video calling, the texting and all those electronic voices. This May, escape from technology and go to a real working farm to hear a concert at sunset at Foxhollow Farm in Crestwood. Enjoy local food and drinks, listen to great music...

You know how you’re always going to events and special places where you have to pay an admission, but the kids get in for free? Well, on Thursdays it’s the opposite at Dart Rush. Here, it’s the parents who get to play for free all evening long from 4 to 9 pm. Bring the kids along with...

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Are you really good at poker, or only okay? There’s a way to find out: go to Poker Night at Amy Z’s Pub and Grill this May. Bluff, bully and bet your way to victory if you can. And even if you don’t grab victory, you’ll have fun playing in a relaxed, casual...

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You may be familiar with Louisville’s museum district downtown, or the arts district. You’ve probably heard of Churchill Downs, which is close to the University of Louisville campus. But did you know that Louisville has a national historic monument? Cave Hill Cemetery is a Victorian-era...

Designing an amazing garden isn't easy. In fact, it's so difficult that some professionals do this as a full-time job, and get paid well for it, too. This May, get some ideas for making your garden grow at the Gardener's Fair at Locust Grove, and create gorgeous outdoor spaces....

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Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese are designed for children with autism and other issues that can make it difficult for them to socialize and visit loud, stimulating places for kids. At this special event, the atmosphere will be quiet and pretty...